SPCA of Wake County

$5 Microchip Clinic
2019-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Walmart, 4431 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
UPDATE! GREAT NEWS – We have reached our limit of pre-registrations for the Microchip Clinic. We have a limited supply left for walk-ups for the day of the event.

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2019
Location: 4431 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610 (Walmart #5292)
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon (or while supplies last)
Microchips are $5 each. A microchip, collar, and engraved ID tag is $10. This purchase is a donation to the SPCA of Wake County and is non-refundable.
All dogs must be wearing a collar/harness and leash; all cats must be in a carrier.
If a pet becomes unmanageable, fractious, or too aggressive, the microchip implantation process will need to be stopped for the safety of the veterinary team.

8th Annual Tree Lighting at Waverly Place
2019-11-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
Waverly Place will be hosting it's 8th annual Tree Lighting on Friday, November 22 from 6:00pm-8:30pm! Stop by Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe's tent to meet our Dog Ambassador and to buy some wine and/or cookies sold by Taziki's. All proceeds from the wine/cookie sales will benefit the SPCA of Wake County! Our Dog Ambassador can't wait to share a cookie and rock around the Christmas tree with you!

Pet Loss Support Group
2019-11-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2019-10-20 15:30 - 17:30, 2019-09-15 03:30 - 17:30 | SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Are You Grieving the Loss of a Pet?
Do you need someone to talk to about it? Someone who understands? Someone who mourns the loss of their pet too? The SPCA Pet Loss Support Group may help.
The group is facilitated Rob Gierka, a non-denominational chaplain (email: rob@gierka.com). While beneficial, the SPCA Pet Loss Support Group is not intended to replace professional counseling services or physician recommendations. It simply provides a space for sharing with others who have shared in the experience of the loss of a pet.
The meetings are open to all who are interested.
Meeting Times:
The third Sunday of most months
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Paws 5K
2019-11-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Dorothea Dix Campus, 62 Whiteside Drive, Dorothea Dix Campus, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join the SPCA of Wake County for the largest certified, competitive, dog-friendly race in the Triangle – with a touch of the holiday spirit. Whether you are looking to beat your latest 5K time, dress up your dog like one of Santa’s helpers, or just enjoy the scenery of Dorothea Dix Park, this event is for you and your participation will make a difference. Proceeds from the 8th annual Santa Paws 5K will further the SPCA’s mission to transform the lives of pets and people in our community. Register now to help homeless pets! Thank you for your lifesaving efforts! When: Sunday, November 17 (rain or shine) Race Check-In: 8:00am Race Start Time: 9:00am Where: Dorothea Dix Campus, Raleigh (62 Whiteside Drive, Dorothea Dix Campus, Raleigh, NC)
When: Sunday, November 17 (rain or shine)
Race Check-In: 8:00am
Race Start Time: 9:00am
Where: Dorothea Dix Campus, Raleigh (62 Whiteside Drive, Dorothea Dix Campus, Raleigh, NC)

QDR's Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball
2019-10-26 19:00 - 23:30 | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
18th Annual Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball
The stage is set for the QDR Cares 18th Annual Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball, featuring:

Lauren Alaina
Hardy
Travis Denning

Saturday, October 26th
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Lincoln Theatre
126 E. Cabarrus St.
Raleigh, NC
Tickets on sale Wednesday, August 28th Early Bird General Admission: $14.50. VIP tickets $35 and include Meet & Greet. Available at: e-tix.com. Buy Now! Upgrade your ticket and get in early to meet Lauren, Hardy, and Travis!
Proceeds from the show will help homeless animals find forever homes through the amazing work of the SPCA of Wake County, Johnston County Animal Protection League and Animal Protection Society of Durham.
Scare up your best costume for a chance to win the grand prize in our costume contest! Powered by Brentwood Flooring America: Your Home For Pet Friendly Flooring! 18+ Show. $2 charge at the door for anyone under 21. Date: Saturday, October 26th Time: Doors 7pm, Show 8pm Location: Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St. in Raleigh Cost: Early Bird General Admission: $14.50. VIP tickets $35 and include Meet & Greet. Available at: e-tix.com. Buy Now!

Tripaw Blonde Ale Launch Party
2019-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Nickelpoint Brewery, 506 Pershing Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Nickelpoint Brewing launches the TriPaw Blonde Brand Beer, their collaboration with the SPCA of Wake County. There will be live music, food trucks, games and photo opportunities. Be sure to tour their double-decker bus from London England while you're there. Proceeds benefit the SPCA of Wake County. This is a family and dog (outside) friendly and fun event.

Pet CPR & First Aid Class
2019-09-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Care First Animal Hospital Tryon, 6400 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC, 27518
My dog/cat got hurt, stung, injured...What do I do?!
FREE Pet First Aid and CPR Class held at:
Care First Animal Hospital (Tryon Location)
6400 Tryon Rd, Cary NC 27518
Call 919-851-7475 to register, space is limited.
*Give-away to win a pet first aid kit (Must be present to win)
*Handouts and door prizes

Friday Night Tributes Series
2019-09-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States
Come rock out with our Dog Ambassador at the Friday Night Tribute concert at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park on Sept. 13th! The band Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience will be performing and The SPCA of Wake County as well as two other local charities are benefiting from beverage sales at this concert series. This is a free event, but you still need to sign up for a ticket, which you can do by clicking on the link below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday Night Tributes Series
2019-09-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States
Come rock out with our Dog Ambassador at the Friday Night Tribute concert at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park on Sept. 6th! The band Machine Gun will be performing and The SPCA of Wake County as well as two other local charities are benefiting from beverage sales at this concert series. This is a free event, but you still need to sign up for a ticket, which you can do by clicking on the link below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Water and Rock Studio's Puppy Yoga at the Pet Adoption Center
2019-08-25 10:00 - 12:30 | NC
Get some pointers on your downward dog from both the 2 legged and 4 legged experts at one of 2 Puppy Yoga classes at the SPCA's Pet Adoption Center! The first class is from 10:00am to 11:00am and the second is from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Half of the net proceeds from each class will be donated to the SPCA of Wake County!
You must pre-register for a class and spots are going fast, so please click on the link below and sign up today!
The yoga instructor and our adorable SPCA puppies look forward to helping you find your inner peace!

Pet Loss Support Group
2019-08-18 15:30 - 20:00 | SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Have you recently lost a beloved pet?
Do you need someone to talk to about it?
Someone who understands?
Someone who mourns the loss of their pet too?
The SPCA Pet Loss Support Group may help.
The group is facilitated Rob Gierka, a non-denominational chaplain (email: rob@gierka.com). While beneficial, the SPCA Pet Loss Support Group is not intended to replace professional counseling services or physician recommendations. It simply provides a space for sharing with others who have shared in the experience of the loss of a pet.
The meetings are open to all who are interested.
Meeting Times:
The third Sunday of most months
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Clear the Shelters Event
2019-08-17 10:00 - 19:00 | SPCA of Wake County, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC, 27603
The SPCA of Wake County is proud to participate in the nationwide effort to Clear the Shelters!
Saturday, August 17th, 2019 adoption fees at the SPCA of Wake County and other participating shelters will be waived! We will also open an hour early at 10 a.m. and remain open until 7 p.m.
It’s going to be exciting, busy and hot! Here’s how we can all prepare to make the day a success.

Prepare for the heat: Due to capacity limitations, we can only allow a certain amount of people in the building at a time. We expect a line of adopters that will probably have to spend some time waiting outside. Please bring water, a book and maybe a chair. We will have volunteers to help answer questions while you wait. We will also have some fans outside to help keep the area cooler.
Leave your pets at home: We will not have enough staff to facilitate dog meet and greets on this day. Plus with all the activity, it can be stressful for humans and pets.
Bring a valid photo ID/Driver’s License. You must be 18 years old or older to adopt.
Cat Carrier/Dog Collar & Leash: adopted cats must leave the building in a carrier. Dogs must have a harness or collar and a leash. We sell these in our retail store and all proceeds go directly to saving more lives at the SPCA of Wake County.
Adoptions are based on a first-come, first-served basis: Several people may be interested in the same pet. There is a chance that the animal you are interested in goes home with a family who is a few spots ahead of you on the waitlist. This can happen in the time you visit with the animal and return to the lobby to wait to go through the adoption process with a counselor. Consider visiting with a few pets that fit with your family and lifestyle.

DAY-OF ADOPTION PROCESS
1) Fill out your survey as you wait to enter the building (we will have them printed out for you)
2) See the receptionist when you walk in
3) You have two options from here:

Meet with an adoption specialist first, pick your pet, and then finalize adoption: The receptionist will add your name to the waitlist to meet with a specialist. If you know the animal you are interested in, this can speed up the process of being able to adopt that animal. After meeting with a counselor for the initial paperwork, you can visit with the pet you are interested in or see which adoptable pet is the right animal for your family. Then, return to the lobby to get back on the waitlist to see an adoption specialist again to finalize the adoption. Adoption specialists will review the arrangements you’ve made for your new pet and review his or her medical history, current vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter surgery and behavioral needs.
Visit with the animals first, choose your pet and wait to meet with an adoption specialist to start and finalize adoption process: If you do not know which animal you are interested in or have seen an animal you would like to meet online, but have not yet visited, you can do so at this time. You will then return to the lobby to get on the waitlist to meet with an adoption specialist to start and finalize the adoption process. (Note, you can go through the adoption process for a specific pet prior to meeting the pet.)

4) After the adoption is finalized you will be checked out in the Retail Store.
5) Your pet will be brought to you
6) Stop to take a “shelfie” in our photo booth! What’s a “Shelfie?” It’s a “selfie” at a shelter! Get it? Make sure to use the hashtags: #ClearTheShelters, #WRAL, #SPCAwake
Our best tip? If you don’t like lines, visit the week before. Pets are still available for adoption the days leading up to the event and can be adopted prior to August 17th.
We know adding a pet to your family is an exciting adventure! Our staff, volunteers and adoption counselors are all here to help and make this process move as quickly and smoothly as possible. Please be courteous to fellow adopters, SPCA staff and dedicated volunteers helping with this fantastic event!

The ComedyWorx Dog Days of Summer Show
2019-08-10 20:00 - 21:30 | ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Looking for a funny way to help the SPCA of Wake County? Look no further than the ComedyWorx Dog Days of Summer show! Join ComedyWorx on Saturday, August 10th from 8:00-9:30pm for a hilarious improv show. Tickets are available online and $2 of every ticket will be donated to the SPCA of Wake County! Ben & Jerry's will also be providing ice cream at $3 per scoop and donating all proceeds to the SPCA! No joke, this event will be a hit!

Spencer Properties "Dog Days of Summer"
2019-08-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Spencer Properties, 3607 Falls River Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27614, United States
Join Spencer Properties on Saturday, August 10th to walk your dog and donate to the SPCA of Wake County! Meet outside their office for homemade dog treats from PetPeople and give your pooch the chance to cool down in a doggie pool. Spencer Properties will be collecting donations for the SPCA of Wake County!

Pearls for Pups
2019-08-03 08:00 - 2019-08-04 17:00 | NC
Move over diamonds, pups and pearls are a girl’s new best friends! Shop online at Pearls for Pups Co. on Saturday, August 3-Sunday, August 4 to save the lives of animals in our community. One hundred percent of net proceeds of online sales made during this weekend will be donated to the SPCA of Wake County! So get ready to find your new favorite accessory and help provide life-saving care to pets in need all at the same time!
https://www.pearlsforpupsco.org/events1/2019/8/3/spca-of-wake-county-fundraiser

Pet Loss Support Group
2019-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | NC
Are You Grieving the Loss of a Pet?
Do you need someone to talk to about it? Someone who understands? Someone who mourns the loss of their pet too? The SPCA Pet Loss Support Group may help.
The group is facilitated Rob Gierka, a non-denominational chaplain (email: rob@gierka.com). While beneficial, the SPCA Pet Loss Support Group is not intended to replace professional counseling services or physician recommendations. It simply provides a space for sharing with others who have shared in the experience of the loss of a pet.
The meetings are open to all who are interested.
Meeting Times:
The third Sunday of most months
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
NOTE: On Sunday 4/21 (Easter), please go to the back door to get into the building.
Location:
The SPCA of Wake County
200 Petfinder Lane
Raleigh, NC 27603

SPCA Dog Walk & Woofstock
2019-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
Registration Now Open >> Register Here
What: The Dog Walk & Woofstock event is an annual North Carolina tradition that brings animal lovers together for a fun walk and day of festivities with a very important purpose: Helping the SPCA of Wake County care for thousands of lost, abandoned, abused and unwanted pets, and giving them a second chance at happiness in a forever home.
More: The event includes a Sponsor Village, live music, beer & wine, food trucks, pet contests, and fun activities for people and pets alike.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9:00am through 1:00pm
9:00am: Gates Open
10:00am: Event in full swing!
11:00am: WALK
1:00pm: Event ends
What are the Registration fees?

Adults: $35 (Save 20% with the 20th Anniversary Early Bird Code)
Youth 14 and under: $25 (Save 20% with the 20th Anniversary Early Bird Code)
Youth 7 and under: FREE (however, IF your child would like a shirt please register them in the 14 and under category.)
We hope the registration fee will just be a starting point. You can be a successful fundraiser for homeless pets by asking people you know to support what you believe in. Just a little bit of money from a handful of people can really add up! Ask each of your friends or family members for $5 or $10 and very quickly you become a powerful fundraiser for the animals.

Pet Loss Support Group
2019-04-21 15:30 - 17:30, 2019-03-17 15:30 - 17:30 | NC
Are You Grieving the Loss of a Pet?
Do you need someone to talk to about it? Someone who understands? Someone who mourns the loss of their pet too? The SPCA Pet Loss Support Group may help.
The group is facilitated Rob Gierka, a non-denominational chaplain (email: rob@gierka.com). While beneficial, the SPCA Pet Loss Support Group is not intended to replace professional counseling services or physician recommendations. It simply provides a space for sharing with others who have shared in the experience of the loss of a pet.
The meetings are open to all who are interested.
Located at the SPCA of Wake County
200 Petfinder Lane
Raleigh, NC 27603
The third Sunday of most months
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

BunFest 2019 - Rabbit Day
2019-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | AniMall, 1105 Walnut St, Cary, North Carolina, 27511
Have you thought about adding a bunny to your family? Have bunny questions? Be sure to check out Triangle Rabbits’ 12th annual Rabbit Day-Bunfest at the AniMall! There will be adoptable rabbits, bunny toy and treat vendors, information about how to care for your rabbit, and bunny games!
We would love to see you, your friends, and family stop by the SPCA table at this event!
